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RAMANAM
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Countrymen,
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General Orders, from January 1st
Head-Quarters, Cambridge, January 1, 1776.
(Parole, The Congress.) (Countersign, America.)
This day giving commencement to the new Army, which, in every point of view, is entirely Continental, the General flatters himself, that a laudable spirit of emulation will now take place, and pervade the whole of it. Without such a spirit, few officers have ever arrived to any degree of reputation, nor did any army ever become formidable. His Excellency hopes, that the importance of the great cause we are engaged in, will be deeply impressed upon every man’ s mind; and wishes it to be considered, that an army without order, regularity, and discipline, is no better than a commissioned mob. Let us, therefore, when every thing dear and valuable to freemen is at stake, when our unnatural parent is threatening us with destruction from every quarter, endeavour, by all the skill and discipline in our power, to acquire that knowledge and conduct which is necessary in war. Our men are brave and good; men who, with pleasure it is observed, are addicted to fewer vices than are commonly found in armies. But, it is subordination and discipline, (the life and soul of an army,) which, next under Providence, is to make us formidable to our enemies, honourable in ourselves, and respected in the world; and herein is to be shown the goodness of the officer.
In vain is it for a General to issue orders, if orders are not attended to; equally vain is it, for a few officers to exert themselves, if the same spirit does not animate the whole. It is, therefore, expected, (it is not insisted upon,) that each Brigadier will be attentive to the discipline of his brigade, to the exercise of, and the conduct observed in it, calling the Colonels and Field-Officers of every regiment to severe account for neglect, or disobedience of orders. The same attention is to be paid by the Field-Officers, to the respective companies of their regiments, by the Captains to their Subalterns, and so on. And, that the plea of ignorance, which is no excuse for the neglect of orders, (but rather an aggravation,) may not,be offered, it is ordered and directed, that not only every regiment, but every company, do keep an Orderly Book, to which frequent recourse is to be had, it being expected, that all standing orders be rigidly obeyed, until altered or countermanded. It is also expected, that all orders, which are necessary to be communicated to the men, be regularly read, and carefully explained, to them. As it is the first wish of the General to have the business of the Army conducted without punishment, to accomplish which, he assures every officer and soldier that, as far as it is in his power, he will reward such as particularly distinguish themselves; at the same time he declares that he will punish every kind of neglect or misbehaviour in an examplary manner.
As the great variety of occurrences, and the multiplicity of business, in which the General is necessarily engaged, may withdraw his attention from many objects and things which might be improved to advantage, he takes this opportunity of declaring, that he will thank any officer, of whatsoever rank, for any useful hints or profitable informations; but to avoid trivial matters, as his time is very much engrossed, he requires that it may be introduced through the channel of a General Officer, who is to weigh the importance before he communicates it.
All standing orders heretofore issued for the government of the late Army, of which every regiment has, or ought to have, copies, are to be strictly complied with, until changed or countermanded.
Every regiment now upon the new establishment, is to give in, signed by the Colonel, or commanding officer, an exact list of the commissioned officers, in order that they may receive commissions; particular care to be taken, that no person is included as an officer, but such as have been appointed by proper authority; any attempt of that kind, in the new Army, will bring severe punishment upon the author. The General will, upon any vacancies that may happen, receive recommendations, and give them proper consideration; but the Congress, alone, are competent to the appointment.
An exact return of the strength of each regiment is to be given in as soon as possible, distinguishing the number of Militia, and such of the old regiments as have joined for a month only, from the established men of the regiment.
This being the day of the commencement of the new establishment, the General pardons all the offences of the old, and commands all prisoners (except prisoners of war) to be immediately released.
Βασιλεία του Θεού
Kingdom of God
Update 1: It is a terrible experience to undergo, to abide one’s beloved alma mater undergoing corruption, and being powerless to prevent the catastrophe. Five times I have been compelled to that experience, twice with academe, twice with ecclesia, and once with my career’s principal employer.
Next after one’s parents, one’s teachers/school are the most powerful presence in one’s life. Treat the Mother as God, treat the Father as God, treat the Teacher as God, treat the Stranger as God, say Veda. When any of those goes corrupt, one feels devastated, and the question of authority then smashes into one’s very soul.
I empathize, John. The best I can make of it is with Luther’s remark to one who inquired what he would do upon leaning the eschaton would arrive on the morrow: I would tend my cabbages.
AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA
